Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica continuous volcanic eruption activity record!

 Majestic colossus that start great volcanic eruption activity at 1968, and keeps continuously as active volcano. Arenal Volcano is fully surrounded by rain forest, flora & fauna; and have two lakes of emerald colored water at its laps, providing a really mystical nature experience that can make your Costa Rica vacation spectacular & unforgettable. With a volcanic eruption several times on a daily basis, keeps into the current most active volcano in the world group.

Arenal Volcano
Most Recent Eruption 2008 Report!
Location: Arenal, San Carlos. Costa Rica.
10°27'48"N, 84°42'12"W (around 90 km north-west of San José)
Volcanic Activity: continuously from 1968
Height: 1.670 m asl - 5,436 feet (approx.)
Age: more than 7000 years (earliest volcanic eruption)
Type: Andesitic Stratovolcano
To enjoy it: At Hotel Los Lagos, Arenal Volcano Vantage Point or Arenal Volcano Hike Tour.
*Arenal Volcano eruption activity appreciation is possible with properly safety guidelines applied by tour operator guides and Arenal Volcano National Park authorities, so follow it carefully.

Arenal Volcano crater at June 08, 2008 (Courtesy of OVSICORI). Arenal Volcano, SW flank pyroclastic flow at 7:23 am, June 10, 2008 (OVSICORI). Arenal Volcano pyroclastic flow eruption at 7:26 am, June 10, 2008 (OVSICORI). Lava and detachment area of avalanche in June 10, 2008 (OVSICORI). SW flank Arenal Volcano eruption at 7:37 am, June 10, 2008 (OVSICORI). SW flank pyroclastic flow at 7:39 am, June 10, 2008 (OVSICORI). 130mx200m materials deposit from recent eruption. June 11, 2008 (OVSICORI field work). Pyroclastic flow layers seen in situ at June 11, 2008 (OVSICORI field work). In situ pyroclastic flow deposits seen at June 11, 2008 (OVSICORI field work). SW flank gutter by recent eruption, as seen in situ at June 11, 2008 (OVSICORI field work). Arenal volcanic activity seen in situ at June 11, 2008 (OVSICORI field work). Arenal Volcano view, just after dawn, from Hotel Los Lagos. Arenal Volcano zoom from previous view. Arenal Volcano crater zoom view. Arenal Volcano from lake level at Los Lagos Vantage Point. Arenal Volcano view from hotel. Arenal Volcano spectacular eruption at Vantage Point. Arenal Volcano spectacular eruption view near National Park. Unforgettable hotel view: Stars from sky witness Arenal Volcano red heat lava eruption... Arenal Volcano nocturnal eruption view from hotel.

 Almost perfect conical shaped active Arenal Volcano is the youngest volcano in Costa Rica and currently its most active. It have an double conical andesitic structure with 1670 m above that is located at the eastern shores of Lake Arenal (a natural lake that has been enlarged by a hydroelectric project in the early 70's). Arenal volcano lies along a volcanic chain formed sometime between 100 and 12 thousands of years ago and containing, in building up chronological order, Los Perdidos lava domes (giving place to beautiful Fortuna Waterfall), Chato inactive volcano (with its 500 m wide & lake-filled fantastic crater and about 12 thousands of years of antiquity) and finally the Arenal active Volcano. The earliest known eruptions of Arenal took place about 7000 years ago, and it was active concurrently with Cerro Chato until the activity of this last ended about 3500 years ago. Volcanic eruption activity of Arenal has been characterized by periodic major explosive eruptions (at intervals of several hundreds of years) and periods of lava effusion that armored the almost perfect cone.

 The latest remarkable volcanic eruption stage, previous to current, was at the Christopher Columbus arrival to original indigenous Costa Rica land. After that, has followed approximately 400 years of dormancy, causing to be locally known as 'Cerro Arenal' (Mount Arenal) and not an active volcano. But Arenal's most recent volcanic activity period began with a major explosive eruption in July 29, 1968. Continuous explosive activity accompanied by slow lava effusion and the occasional emission of pyroclastic flows has occurred since that date, first from vents at the summit and on the upper western flank, and later only from the last one, giving place to the current active crater and surpassing the 1633 m of the former cone. Because this uninterrupted volcanic eruption activity Arenal Volcano is worthy member of the current most active volcano in the world class.

 Constant volcanic activity and minimal endangerment as Arenal does, makes it an active volcano popular tourist destination, especially at night, because the lava and incandescent rocks make a spectacular sight. Lava eruption flows can be seen from almost any point at Hotel Los Lagos, that's the reason making it the better Arenal Volcano hotel. If during a clear night you have the opportunity to witness them, the absence of lights of the civilization will allow the total splendor of the stars (and the Milky Way inclusive), that with the red heat lava volcanic eruptions, one of the most sublime and unforgettable nature shows will take place.

 For a closer view you surely will never forget the Arenal Volcano vantage point experience, where you can witness what impressive nature can be. Specially interesting is the presence of two Arenal Volcano lakes naturally formed by the blocking of springs by ancient lava flows, that features great beauty and emerald colored water. Hotel Los Lagos is named after these particular and beautiful lakes. The Arenal Volcano hike tour puts you in contact with the volcanic eruption rocks from more than 15 years ago and provides the full active volcano side view. Additionally, the tropical rainforest surroundings provides the chance for great and abundant bird watching, among others fauna possibilities like the howler monkey, the sloth or the coati.

Don't forget that after an intense and active tour day you can enjoy relax in the natural hot springs hotel facilities and get relax, health and beauty at our Fangus Spa Resort.